2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SO05 LLF
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 97,812 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO05 LLF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2024
- 97,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO05 LLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (SO05 LLF) between September 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SO05 LLF Mileage History
- 05/09/202286,870 mi
- 25/11/202392,502 mi+5,632 mi
- 27/11/202392,528 mi+26 mi
- 14/12/202497,812 mi+5,284 mi
Average of roughly 4,810 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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